US Bridges

CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI NW Cnty RTE 624 · Structure no. 0600044

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
972
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 972 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR626 (jericho Rd)
CrossesStow Creek
Location0.05 MI NW Cnty RTE 624
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates39.47075, -75.35256
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2024)
Projected traffic1,186 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR626 (jericho Rd) over Stow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.